Assistant-in-Training

The Golf Course Maintenance Assistant in Training (AIT) at Chambers County Golf Course supports daily agronomic operations, equipment operation, and course setup while gaining hands-on experience with a 9-hole renovation project including active participation in the grow-in process.

Position Overview

The Assistant in Training position is a hands-on, developmental role designed for individuals pursuing a career in turfgrass management. Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent, the developmental role will focus on learning agronomic practices, developing management skills required to direct the maintenance crew to execute agronomic programs, maintaining excellent playing surfaces while gaining an understanding of the technical aspects of running the golf course maintenance operations.

This role offers a unique professional development opportunity as the AIT will have a front row seat to the redesign and construction of the back 9 .  In addition, the AIT will be fully engaged in the daily grow-in process of the back 9 with the goal of re -opening in the Fall of 2027 .

Key Responsibilities

- Daily Course Setup: Perform daily setup tasks, including changing cup locations, moving tee markers; and maintaining bunkers.

- Turf Care & Agronomy: Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs to precise height fo cut specifications.  Assist with fertilizer and pesticide calibration and application, top-dressing greens, seeding, and monitoring turf health for disease or pest damage.

- Irrigation Management: Operates, monitors, and repairs automated irrigation systems, including head adjustments and line leak repairs.  Monitor moisture levels and assist with hand-watering when needed.

- Chemical Applications: Assist in mixing and applying fertilizers and pesticides under the direct supervision of the golf course superintendent while learning safety recordkeeping.

- Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Safely operates specialized turf equipment (mowers, tractors, utility vehicles) and performs daily post-use cleaning, fueling, and basic preventive maintenance.

- Staff Leadership: Helps supervise, train, and direct seasonal or hourly maintenance staff under the guidance of the golf course superintendent.

Golf Course Renovation Opportunity

- Back 9 Reconstruction & Redesign: Be a part of seeing the day-to-day back 9 renovation, including the construction of new tees, fairways, green surrounds, and USGA-specification greens .

- Daily Course Operations (Front 9): Mow and maintain existing greens, tees, fairways, and roughs; change hole locations; move tee markers; and rake/edge bunkers.

- Turf Care & Agronomy: Assist with chemical and fertilizer calibration and application for two specific turf types/areas, reviewing for diseases, weeds, or pests.

- Equipment Operation: Safely operate specialized turf equipment (mowers, tractors, utility vehicles).

Training & Career Growth

- Gain hands-on exposure to agronomic principles to maintain a golf course, daily water management, day to day crew scheduling, chemical/fertilizer applications to develop playable surfaces, and an understanding of leadership skills to manage an 18-hole golf course.

- Opportunity to build foundational skills for advancement to Assistant Superintendent or higher turf management roles.

Position available 1/1/27

Applications may be made on the Chambers County Website at the link below.

Jobs • Maintenance Assistant-in-Training

- Education: Two- or four-year degree from a Turf Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related program is required.

- Experience: Prior experience in golf course maintenance is a plus, however a dedicated, strong work ethic and a passion for learning turf management are paramount.

- Physical Demands: Ability to work long hours outdoors in high (and low) temperatures and humid conditions.

- Licensing: Valid driver’s license required. Willingness to obtain a state pesticide applicator license within an agreed timeframe.

- Schedule: Must be available for early morning shifts, weekends, and holiday rotations to align with seasonal growth demands.